GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 570, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
€1,100
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
€790
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+83% Bandwidth (409.6 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+75% Stream Processors (3,584 vs 2,048)

Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 570

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 56 packs 3,584 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 570.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX Vega 56 starts at $790 EUR against $1,100 EUR for the Radeon RX 570. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 56 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 179%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $391 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $931 EUR above its $169 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 570 pulls less power (150W vs 210W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX Vega 56 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the Radeon RX Vega 56 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 570's 4GB can fall short. The Radeon RX Vega 56's memory is also faster — 410 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (2048-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX Vega 56?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 570 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the Radeon RX 570?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 570 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 570 worth the extra $311 EUR over the Radeon RX Vega 56?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX Vega 56 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX Vega 56
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)GCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeGloFo 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,0483,584

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,168 MHz1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,244 MHz1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s409.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Aug 2017